Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Memorial Stadium where Bristol Rovers play host to Millwall. A crowd of 18,380 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Bristol Rovers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
6.36
0-0Ade Adeshina advances with the ball. Ade Adeshina surges forward with the ball. Ade Adeshina makes a probing pass to Takis Nikolaidis but he's offside!
14.51
0-0Nelson Emerton knocks the ball forward to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado shoots from 20 yards but somehow Christoph Strobl manages to keep it out.
15.04
Pierre-Alain Panov makes a probing pass to Marvin Van Nieuwstadt. Marvin Van Nieuwstadt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Ehiogu. Liam Ehiogu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver shoots from just inside the box but somehow Gareth Deane manages to keep it out.
18.00
0-0Michael Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Altidore. Miguel Altidore kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.16
Marvin Van Nieuwstadt makes a probing pass to Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Ehiogu. Liam Ehiogu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Gareth Deane!
32.56
Eben Appiah flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.53
Paul Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.43
0-1Martin Overbeek-Bloem flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver goes all the way! Gilles Laver takes a shot at goal. Gareth Deane is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.48
Michael Simonsen sees space and advances. Michael Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Christoph Strobl easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Millwall kicking off!
48.13
Matthias Ziegenhagen kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.35
0-1Miguel Altidore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Takis Nikolaidis. Takis Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christoph Strobl who gathers it comfortably.
57.50
Marvin Van Nieuwstadt knocks the ball forward to Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ade Adeshina.
59.41
Paul Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Laver. Gilles Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gareth Deane who gathers it comfortably.
65.49
Paul Platt makes a probing pass to Liam Ehiogu. Liam Ehiogu goes all the way! Liam Ehiogu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.33
Artur Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.48
Martin Overbeek-Bloem decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Overbeek-Bloem shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.21
0-2Gilles Laver comes in with a late challenge on Ade Adeshina. Gilles Laver is warned by the referee! Ade Adeshina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.58
Marvin Van Nieuwstadt comes in with a late challenge on Nelson Emerton. The referee calls over Marvin Van Nieuwstadt and warns him to calm down! Nelson Emerton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
0-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.7%
Scorers